Wednesday, February 11, 2015

B Vitamins

The
B vitamins are a group of water-soluble vitamins crucial to many of the
metabolic processes in the body. All eight B vitamins, or several of
them, are often found together in a particular food- a helpful
occurrence since many of the B vitamins work together.

B vitamins help carbohydrates break down to
glucose and they aid in the breakdown of fats and proteins. Without
them, we would not have fuel for any tissues in the body. They are
absolutely essential for neurotransmitters and nerve tissue. They help
our bodies form red blood cells. B9 and B12 are required for normal
fetal development during pregnancy.

B vitamin deficiencies run
the gamut from decreased energy all the way through to acute psychosis
or death. Every bodily function requires B vitamins or the glucose it
provides.

The best source of any vitamins is food. B vitamins are found in the following foods.

Foods High In B12

It
can be difficult to meet the daily requirement of B12 if you are a
vegetarian or vegan, or if you are elderly. It is also more difficult
for anyone suffering from digestive diseases that inhibit absorption
such as celiac disease.Conclusion

If you do choose to
supplement with B vitamins, it is important to take a full B complex.
Taking one or more B vitamin over an extended period of time can cause
deficiencies in other B vitamins.

Remember
a healthy diet is one that consists of 80% raw, fresh, organic produce -
more vegetables than fruits along with healthy omega 3 fats. To
properly absorb and assimilate B vitamins, you must have balanced
healthy fats in the body and a healthy gut that's not overrun with
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